Vergil Chester Cox

Vergil Chester Cox, 75, of Crossett died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. He was born May 17, 1933 in Mangham, LA. He was a retired press operator for Bemis Company and he was also a member of First Assembly of God in Crossett. He is survived by his wife, Melba Hornaday Cox of Crossett; one son, Michael Cox of Fountain Hill; one daughter, Connie Summerland of Crossett; five brothers, Vernon Cox, Velton Cox, Victor Cox, Verlon Cox and Venton Cox; six sisters, Virginia Watt, Velma Cox, Vera Cox, Vinnie Cox, Vada Cox and Vickie Cox; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vester and Viola Nugent Cox; one brother, one sister; and grandson, Grant Summerland. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Thursday at McCoy Cemetery near New Edinburg with Rev. Norman Riordan officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com